Category Archives: Identity in Christ

The Pursuit of Humility

The greatest single element missing in the 2011 edition of the Church is the priceless attribute of humility. It is the essential building block needed in constructing a character of obedience to and a love for Christ, as well as … Continue reading

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Perception vs. Reality: The Power of a Well Placed Conjunction

Chaos is the name of the world I live in…but the Lord is my shepherd. All around me swirls a teeming mass of overwhelming need…but I shall not want. The faces of war—earthquakes—tsunami—famine—disease melt my mind…but He makes me to … Continue reading

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Blue Bloods: Reformation or Revolution (part 14 of 14)

And so, dear friend, we find ourselves at a crossroads. Here the sons and daughters of the King must part company with the slaves. The time has come for either reformation or revolution, either of which is far nobler than … Continue reading

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Blue Bloods: Slave Churches (part 12 0f 14)

A slave church is an oxymoron—a self-contradiction. The church is the Body of Christ. The benefits of the cross and resurrection assure her freedom. But tragically, she has erected her own prison camp, entered, shut the gate, and tossed the … Continue reading

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Blue Bloods: Struggling with Acceptance (part 10 of 14)

Every person hungers for acceptance. We all want to be wanted. God created us with that craving. We were endued with a longing for community, and this desire is fulfilled only when we are accepted. Tragically, that acceptance usually has … Continue reading

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Blue Bloods: Confused Personal Significance (part 9 of 14)

Every person seeks significance. All of us desire for our lives to be important—that they might have some kind of meaning that will endure long after we’re gone. God created us that way. Most of the people you will encounter … Continue reading

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Blue Bloods: Confused Personal Identity (part 8 of 14)

Slaves live in a state of confusion, while blue bloods live in a state of confidence. One group has no clue of their true identity, while the other revels in it. The way a believer relates to himself and others … Continue reading

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Blue Bloods: Who’s Your Teacher? (part 7 of 14)

The slave mentality is the result of little or no maturity in Christ. Salvation is the front door of God’s Kingdom, but it is only the front door. Once we enter through the new birth we must mature, and maturity … Continue reading

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Blue Bloods: Living with a Slave Mentality (part 6 0f 14)

What we think we become. Or to put it another way: Our actions reveal our thinking and our thinking denotes our true belief system concerning our identity. If our thinking stinks the chances are good our actions will too, and … Continue reading

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Blue Bloods: The King’s Return (part 5 of 14)

On a day much like today it happened. Seemingly out of nowhere, revelation’s curtain went up and a new man—a second Adam—appeared on Main Street’s stage in an out of the way town called Bethlehem. A creative miracle signaled His … Continue reading

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